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Now I have the second-day biker behind me, all great. So slowly I can perceive something while driving, the environment, the necessary automation for the operation of the machine have been realized. However, this has not led directly to the fact that we are now gekomen much further.

We were about 60km before Rawan yesterday, so today we wanted to be the first there and then at least 200 km further. Well, early in the first Seitengepaecktraeger distributed fairly so that I can bring my own backpack on my bike. After breakfast, it can repair my rear tire which had several holes. Ohoh.

So then after Rawa, having a really super nice area, many villages and a few mountains, everything somehow a long plateau, at least it seemed that the bike is not an altimeter. In any case ever in Rawa rumgesucht her for a cash machine, then festgestelt that Hugo's bike to lose one of the shock absorber oil, then craft a break.

Then rumgegurkt forever in Rawan, only to find out from the city. Only about a hundred kilometers done, then the Gasbaudenzug of Hugo's bike also said god-bye, on the outskirts of Maihar.

For bike repair shop moved, found a hotel right next door and decided to try again tomorrow, what is today failed so miserably: Frueh go and create a lot of mileage, we want finally to the south.

# Usb no back, so get updated very often the text of yesterday and the day until later. no pictures. # Only someone angerumst twice, both times Hugo, and both times rather symbolic. Otherwise, driving is really ok here. #

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Good morning adventure. Today was going so a new holiday section. On schedule, the cold was gone, so everything is ready.

After breakfast we set off. All packed on the bike, smoking a cigarette, and go. Fuel valve on, and the broth runs out that way. Schit. Two cows later on the way to the hotel, which was about five feet wide, ne other Enfield over, with NEM nice type who has watched the same box. Yeah, we did not have time NEN screwdriver.

Carburetor repair, and then we set off. Out through a labyrinth of streets of Varanasi. Wow, not a bad start. In the first passage through ungaubliche streets, cows, pedestrians, shops, ohoh, but no one jostled rudely. Then on, auto-rickshaws, bicycle rickshaws, well, just the full-range chaos. But going. Here you can go out the box in the middle of the intersection, all expect. Nobody is surprised, everything goes, no stress. Actually, a great place to learn to drive.

The whole day went, about 200km, which on this section of Highway 7 - yeah, a highway - ing quite a performance. For Pia - it is probably Bria - stopping by, but unfortunately she was not there. A little further, and then even before the sunset in a hotel Magarg - or something - did. Nice day. Hooray, I'm a biker

# First breakdown on the tour: The foot brake is adopted, replacing a cotter pin and everything fine again. #

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Adopted early in the morning mom, all others, especially Gerhard and Andrea, of course. For now we went off to Nepal.
Was to hang out much too soon and to ten Clock, if I wanted to meet Hugo, was still a lot of time. So right from the Yogi Lodge, backpack, and put forward Hugo once again awakened. And then have to buy from the motorcycle.
In fact, after some Rumschauen semi Varanasi knew now from our projects, a decent 350cc Enfield Bullet for 25500rp/500eur. Let's see if it does what I expect.
Of course, what had to be made to it, so go back there and pick up to 5pm, which, of course - am in India - took longer than expected while a whole.
Finally, in addi mild cold has also enriched with a slight fever, but what the heck: I have a bike. Tomorrow we go, go for the first time on it. Today Hugo has mastered and test ride home, tomorrow I'm even asking.

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Now at last the final rally of the trip arrived, finally, because I was really looking forward to Varanasi. Early release to a ghat on the Ganges and done a boat trip. Was really impressive, but quite differently than expected.

Not so dirty and daunting as they had expected this. At least for one and a half months and some days I would have expected of them in Delhi with krasserem. Is probably still not easy when you would arrive directly from our western world Vranasi.

The Ganges is super nice, albeit in places super dirty and smelly. The shore side of Varanasi is determined by quite a large building, which is necessary at because of the flood, which are usually half in the water. In between are stairs that lead into the Ganges and where many people take their bath. In comparison, the Verbrennungsstaetten that are in between, just a little limiting, the constant presence of death is not as strong significantly, with such thought.

Then the Golden Temple, narrow streets, relatively clean, relatively dirty or better, well, a crazy maze. Fascinating. Well, am not even in the Golden Temple in, but the others have three security checks were about to endure, and then just run around outside, where you could really see nothing. And already the Varanaisi part of the trip was done, all of which are cut back with ner rickshaw and have to wait two and half hours this afternoon at the hotel.

I myself am a little more driven through the streets, rather coincidentally have the hotel where I was meeting with Hugo and found him once lugged to our hotel, so he had time to get to know Mom.

Then to Sarnath, right next door, where Buddha got his enlightenment. If you say so? Or rather found? I do not know. In any case, a nice park, but otherwise more of historical significance really impressive for non-Buddhists.

Gabs evening a solemn farewell dinner. However, the food was just bad, like the whole 'Hotel de Pariz'. The rice and everything was cooked in water, has the taste of chlorine, perhaps it was the Ganges, but certainly not doll. This really boring dal (lentils), fish or chicken. Well, I have to do in India is not really meat, and especially in NEM niocht dirty hotel in Varanasi. And probably was close to 'inedible'.

So are we, Peter, Peter, Gerard, Andrea, Sabine, Rainer, Mom and me to the restaurant the day before - compared to in NEM beautiful park - go where there was a great person per 100rp/2eur for dinner. As for ne farewell party.

# Get updated very often compared to the restaurant is not a beer, because Family Restaurant and holy city and stuff. Thus, the results for us (we would have a 'we have not' accepted) beer brought from any store, and a newspaper wrapped, so that probably does not Brahma. A great trick. #

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If one ne normal driving, what should happen to know ... Actually, there were only 280km on the plan, ne day trip for our bus. But due to the almost-completed almost gabs some typical experiences.

Again an early start, our guide, as usual, Rainer NEN good-morning statement surge has released the bus. Maybe I was more tired than usual, at least I got his drivel today about the incompetent Indians finally had enough. After he said it would take India again ne strong hand controls everything from above, work was also required times, I have proportioned him at the next bathroom break. He explains that he is dealing with adults and must not tell us what his opinion of permanent microphone. I expect by nem guide information, not indoctrination.

At noon a lunch stop then, the restaurant was clean. Definitely not any idea of ​​the store, but our Lord guides had had time to piss. And the store was not clean, the dog, cleaned the plates, then were rinsed off the cold. Also the price was a bit overdone with 50rp for NEN Dal with NEM bread has not been clarified Reeiseleiter. There were probably made from fifhteen fifhtee somehow, but not so disturbing.

Shortly before Varanasi I see a motorcycle then left the bus, it turns right, more and more, but our driver honks not Toni. And will not brake. Bike out of my field of vision, ohoh, scarce, then blow the horn, brake, bang.

The motorcycle rider with bike gecrashtem right of the bus, the passenger, somewhere before. Ne doctor on board has looked up and tried to see if everything is ok with the Socialists. Was bloody good, probably not a skull fracture. Hospital did not the Indians, but money as compensation.

Instead of worrying about the health, the half-bus excited about the huge debt - 5000rp/100eur - on. And yes, our beloved bus driver - which is really nice - not at fault. Of course, the stupid Indians who drive like idiots. When the rep came to our bus users, and the blame clearly zuwies the motorcyclist, of course with the comment that the aliens are here, but always to blame and we need to pay about me has broken the collar. Is surely ne Riesensaurei, because NER avoid carelessness of the driver until a motorcycle, two people hurt and then do even more as if the only want to rip us off.

Was not at all good at compromising Busbrüderschaft. But the arrogance of the guide goes so far that Indian lives are less than a smooth itinerary is corrosive.

Easier for me in any case from day to day to take this leave. It could not just me alone and Sun Even the tour guides feel the anger, he said today, we should restrain ourselves with criticism of Rotel, which would jeopardize his premium. Real, risk of mine from Kann his job, this is really the last one.

# The Nepal-Rice group gets NEN other tour guide, lucky # is a nice young woman - Pia - hit village on nem had, but unfortunately, by bus. But is located on Highway 7, so I come over there again, nice. #

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Although I am always skeptical when Touri events, I was motivated in the evening, in the temples of Khajuraho, a light and sound show to watch. Was nothing else going on anyway. And that was really good, almost like a theater piece about the history of the temple.

Had on the way back to the hotel still some problems with NEM-rickshaw driver, who suddenly wanted more money, because we went back four instead of two people with little people. And in one country, where the need arises to share ten Indians ne auto rickshaw.

Early another two other temples looked, we had time. However, the saw from our eyes just like the day before, ne competent explanation could be forgotten anyway.

I did the second temple looked nothing around, but rather talked with the Indians there. A teacher wanted support for his school, I had no desire to give him rupees - he'd better give me the address of his school, maybe then can help make more sense. Says our guide when boarding the bus on the Buslautsprecher: 'You should be careful and do not exchange addresses and give out specific addresses. No contact '. What an asshole! Immmerhin now remember the last fellow that has the type of damage NEN.

Due to massive pressure from Sabine and Rainer, our boss has to be convinced that we stop at the National Park en route times. His idea was, we have a lot of time so we go slow. Against the idea of ​​eating in a treehouse in the park, he brought concerns because we could not even pull up the bus. Anyway, everyone was thrilled by the little walk.

Next we went to her for a little snack Satna. There arrived in the dark, not much noticed by the city. Does not interesting to say ugly, but hard. The hotel was right on the street, we were sitting there like in a zoo. And outside, a mixture of sensationalist and begging locals. Unpleasant, but the contrasts are just there.

# Tomorrow to the last station Varanasi / Benares. All day on the bus. #

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Once again late in the evening arrived at the hotel, this time at a fairly busy airport outside of all places. Thats it, too dark, we were almost the only guests in the luxurious palace, well, to do nothing. The most exciting was the food, there was again pasta with tomato sauce. Well, at least that I had given month is not eaten before, but really noticable.

Today morning then slept till 7am times, we are only going late. And we have temples of Khajuraho looked. Send parts of about 10 Century, which are fairly well preserved and have impressive illustrations carved out thousands of people, animals and gods. Including a whole lot erotic representations, looks as if the big party here has a quite sect had.

Accordingly, all tourists are aufgedraengt coach of the Indians as well as translations of the Kama Sutra as a key ring Sexdarstellungen, think about our bus is now fairly well equipped. Already ne comical scene, hard to say how this will fit into today's uptight Indian society. By the way is nowhere that you should enter the temple only with covered shoulders.

Otherwise we have here the whole day off, so I'll stay here for a piece of the evening in the village and then come again to give me a light show to see exclusive. We'll see if I get ne enlightenment.

# Wers does not believe these erotic pictures get updated very often also to churches in Europe, at least in Ireland, I've seen a few. ( see Sheela_Na_Gig to) # get updated very often paid meal money today, which probably have no desire to cook. Whatever the reason, I'm # zuifrieden

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This morning finally India's how I like. Although again got up early, after 500m take the bus to Fort Mogul (Maharaja Singh Deo Up - 17th century) down. Great part, everything was still in reconstruction but this (yet) so touristy.

The other was good that we had until noon Zet for us to look at the village.

We were able to finally let the picturesque area for us, woot. No time limit while visiting the palace, sitting comfortably on the Palatbalkon and let your eyes wander.

After welcoming a second breakfast, and then a nice nap on the cremation ground of the Mughals. Ne stunning scenery, comfortable water buffalo bathing and observed in a small little temple Schaaten spread.

By the way is also an important place for sadhus, have never seen so many in one place. But have not had time for a prayer!

From noon in the preheated bus and go to Khauraho.
# One of the old masters has for divining ne. In the center of the fortress meets the Curry network with the global network. Wow. Only thing missing is a wireless network, then I pull. #

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In the evening back to hotel in Agra, the auto-rickshaw-Wallah I wanted to show even necessarily NEN Store. Well, not me. Detour is no money and rickshaw change, understand the most. He at any rate. Not even good Manali-dope is it when I got rid of, which was really disappointed

After that verquatscht with chiton and Narendra, the two Indians who were with me yesterday looking for the temple that night.

Nevertheless, early at 6.30am wake-up time. I am beginning to gel as incompetent, at least in the morning. But today was not so bad, it was initialy receives a long bus ride ever cheer program. Off to Gwalior to its huge fortress.

On the way we learn incidentally, why the guide is so annoyed by India and yet this guide does. Who had to somehow jump in the short term, making NER since otherwise all the while, not India. And we must now endure NEN nerve type, this morning I had him in his half-hour lecture, how incapable to deal with the Indians of the population explosion that can steal the mic. But you do not know the driver's house Sun bear I got the lesson, and I am fortunately eingepennt.

Lunch came to the fortress of Gwalior, but for now an hour drumrum down because the road was not found. The fort is huge, lots of Mughal buildings, which were decorated with colorful tiles used to be with flowers, trees, ducks and wasweißichnoch it.

At the entrance of the rock carved JAINT figures. Huge, naked, männlig. There Were not women, but that can not be freed before the cycle of rebirth after the JAINT Orthodox doctrine.

ISTS has become quite late in the evening then, the first ride in the dark and nobody knows the way. We are dismissed on signs, but no one can read Hindi. Cool.

Late but still found to Orcha, stay at a posh resort in a picturesque village. To eat gabs Reispamps, so rice with some canned peas and canned tuna. This has triggered ne little rebellion, eat as at 2euro per meal in the restaurant a crap is unbelievable. And just because the driver can drive well, that does not mean that he can cook.

# Food before: potato soup, pasta with tomato sauce, potatoes and cheese, rice and canned tuna. Three times the restaurant. # Lunch stop for the first time beeen at normal market, all happily ate dumplings for 5rp/10ct #

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Well, what falls to the well-read (or simply befernsehten) fans on to Agra. Sure, the Taj Mahal. But the heist at the current travel plan that we get up early, NEN visit Sikh Temple, mosque visit ne smaller (the forerunner of the Taj Mahal is considered to be), go out to nem to be built new temples for 80 years and admire stone masons at work.

It was not until after lunch then the fort of Agra, the Taj Mahal and then again after ne marquetry workshop, sounds, even after advertising sales show.

Well, I habs managed to get up early, but I'm just going to the mosque, the Taj Mahal and take me there rested. Crowds, but that part is really huge. And really impressive. But unfortunately, we must - for security reasons - nothing to eat with clean take, otherwise I would have stayed there all day.

After briefly to Agra Fort, but that's not so exciting, the biggest part is used militarily and locked it. So back and fix the Taj Mahal looked again at sunset, not bad. Overall a nice day, fairly quiet, but I've used. 'll Go back to the hotel once right now and see what others have done so. The intended degree of finish spoons with vegetable soup I'll see.

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